CANON EOS 50D User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a
fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4,
high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), highspeed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime,
provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting
possibilities with system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.212,213) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer,
Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF Card
In this manual, “card” refers to the CF card. The CF card (for
recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.
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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS50D
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
* Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power
cord.)
Battery Pack BP-511A
(with protective cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
EOS DIGITAL
Software Instruction
Manuals Disk
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk) and EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction
Manuals Disk.
Battery Charger
CG-580/CB-5L*
Video Cable
VC-100
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might
also be included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for
4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of
the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27).
<5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power
switch is already set to <J>.
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.
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Chapters
1
3
4
1
For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic
operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Camera basics.
Getting Started
Basic Shooting
2
5
6
7
8
9
11
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Image Settings
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
Advanced Operations
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Image Playback
Sensor Cleaning
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Customizing the Camera
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Reference
2
23
47
59
83
91
115
131
147
153
171
187
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Contents
Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
1
Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 34
Using the Quick Control Screen ...................................................................... 38
Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 40
Before You Start.............................................................................................. 42
Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................ 42
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 43
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................. 45
Basic Shooting 47
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48
Full Auto Techniques....................................................................................... 50
2 Shooting Portraits ...................................................................................... 51
3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 52
4 Shooting Close-ups.................................................................................... 53
5 Shooting Moving Subjects.......................................................................... 54
6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 55
7 Disabling Flash ......................................................................................... 56
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 57
6
Image Settings 59
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Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................60
i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................63
A Selecting a Picture Style .......................................................................... 65
A Customizing a Picture Style ..................................................................... 67
A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................69
B: Setting the White Balance ....................................................................... 71
Custom White Balance .................................................................................72
Setting the Color Temperature...................................................................... 73
White Balance Correction ................................................................................74
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................76
Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................78
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................80
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................82
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 83
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f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................84
S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................86
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................88
Manual Focusing........................................................................................... 88
i Selecting the Drive Mode ...........................................................................89
j Self-timer Operation....................................................................................90
Advanced Operations 91
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d: Program AE................................................................................................92
s: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................94
f: Aperture-Priority AE.................................................................................96
Depth-of-Field Preview .................................................................................97
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................98
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE .................................................................99
q Selecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................100
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................101
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................102
A AE Lock ....................................................................................................103
Bulb Exposures ..............................................................................................104
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................106
Contents
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Contents
D Using the Built-in Flash.............................................................................. 107
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 111
External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 113
Live View Shooting 115
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A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 116
Shooting ........................................................................................................ 118
Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 121
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 127
Silent Shooting .............................................................................................. 128
Image Playback 131
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x Image Playback....................................................................................... 132
B Shooting Information Display ............................................................. 133
H I Searching for Images Quickly ............................................................ 135
u Magnified View ........................................................................................ 137
b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 138
Auto Playback (Slide Show) .......................................................................... 139
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 141
K Protecting Images.................................................................................... 143
L Erasing Images......................................................................................... 144
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 145
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 145
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 145
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 146
Sensor Cleaning 147
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f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 148
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 149
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 151
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Contents
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
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Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154
w Printing.....................................................................................................156
Trimming the Image .................................................................................... 161
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................163
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................166
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................167
Customizing the Camera 171
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Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................172
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................173
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................174
C.Fn I : Exposure ......................................................................................174
C.Fn II : Image ...........................................................................................176
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ............................................................................178
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others..........................................................................181
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................185
Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................186
Reference 187
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B Checking Camera Settings ....................................................................188
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................190
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................191
Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................192
Menu Settings ................................................................................................193
Function Availability Table .............................................................................196
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................198
Error Codes....................................................................................................201
System Map ...................................................................................................202
Specifications .................................................................................................204
Index ..............................................................................................................215
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Index to Features
Power
Battery
• Charging Î p.24
• Battery check Î p.28
Power outlet Î p.190
Auto power off Î p.44
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Î p.31
Zoom Î p.32
Image Stabilizer Î p.33
Basic Settings
(Menu Functions)
Language Î p.42
Date/Time Î p.42
LCD brightness
adjustment Î p.145
Beeper Î p.193
Shoot w/o card Î p.29
Recording Images
Format Î p.43
Create/select a folder Î p.78
File No. Î p.80
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Î p.60
ISO speed Î p.63
Picture Style Î p.65
Color space Î p.82
Image improvement features
• Lens peripheral illumination
correction Î p.76
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.177
• Noise reduction
for long exposures Î p.176
• Noise reduction
for high ISO Î p.176
• Highlight tone priority Î p.177
White balance
White balance selection Î p.71
Custom WB Î p.72
Color temperature setting
White balance correction Î p.74
WB bracketing Î p.75
Î p.73
AF
AF mode Î p.84
AF point selection Î p.86
Manual focusing Î p.88
Metering
Metering mode Î p.100
Drive
Drive modes Î p.89
Maximum burst Î p.62
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Index to Features
Shooting
Creative Auto Î p.57
Quick Control screen Î p.38
Self-timer Î p.90
Program AE Î p.92
Shutter-priority AE Î p.94
Aperture-priority AE Î p.96
Manual exposure Î p.98
Bulb Î p.104
Mirror lockup Î p.106
Exposure adjustment
Exposure compensation Î p.101
AEB Î p.102
AE lock Î p.103
Exposure level
increments Î p.174
Flash
Built-in flash Î p.107
• Flash exposure
compensation Î p.109
• FE lock Î p.110
External flash Î p.113
Flash control Î p.111
Live View shooting
Live View shooting Î p.116
• AF Î p.121
• Exposure simulation Î p.117
• Grid Î p.119
• Silent shooting Î p.128
Image playback
Image review time Î p.145
Single image playback Î p.132
• Shooting information
display Î p.133
Index display Î p.135
Image browsing
(Jump display) Î p.136
Magnified view Î p.137
Manual image rotate Î p.138
Auto image rotate Î p.146
Auto playback Î p.139
Viewing the images
on TV Î p.141
Protect Î p.143
Erase Î p.144
Customization
Custom Function (C.Fn) Î p.171
My Menu Î p.185
Camera user setting
registration Î p.186
Sensor cleaning/
Dust reduction
Sensor cleaning Î p.147
Add Dust Delete Data Î p.149
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Î p.34
Changing the focusing
screen Î p.183
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images
recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject to excessive force,
physical shock, and vibration.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
Cautions During Prolonged Use
When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting
for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
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Quick Start Guide
For EF lens
EF‑ SレンズFor EF-S lens
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To recharge the battery, see page 24.
Attach the lens. (p.31)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
with the white index on the camera.
For other lenses, align it with the red
index.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>. (p.31)
Open the slot cover and
insert a card. (p.29)
Face the label side toward you
and insert the end with the
small holes into the camera.
Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.27)
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Quick Start Guide
6
7
8
9
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
Auto). (p.48)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
Focus the subject. (p.35)
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically.
Take the picture. (p.35)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
Review the picture. (p.145)
The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.132).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.132).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.144).
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Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
Metering mode
<n>
selection
/White balance
selection button (p.100/71)
<o> AF mode
selection/Drive mode
selection button (p.84/89)
<m>
ISO speed setting/
Flash exposure compensation
button (p.63/109)
<6> Main Dial
(p.36)
Shutter button
(p.35)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.108/90)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord
hole (p.190)
Mirror (p.106,151)
Contacts (p.13)
Remote control terminal (p.105) (N3 type)
<U> LCD panel illumination button (p.104)
LCD panel (p.18)
EF lens mount index (p.31)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.107/87)
EF-S lens mount index (p.31)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.113)
Mode Dial (p.20)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Digital terminal (p.154,167)
PC terminal (p.114)
Video OUT terminal (p.141)
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.142)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<D> Flash
button (p.107)
Terminal cover
Lens release
button (p.32)
Depth-of-field
preview button
(p.97)
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Body cap (p.31)
Nomenclature
<V> Focal plane mark
<9> Multi-controller (p.36)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)
Eyecup (p.97)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<A/l> Live View
shooting/Print/Share
button (p.117/159,168)
<M> Menu
button (p.40)
LCD monitor
(p.40, 145)
<B> Info/
Trimming
orientation button
(p.120,132,188/
161)
<x> Playback
button (p.132)
<L> Erase
button (p.144)
Extension system
terminal
<A> Picture Style
selection button (p.65)
<B> Function button (p.184)
Tripod socket
Power/Quick Control Dial
switch (p.27)
<0> Setting button (p.40)
<p> AF start button
(p.35,84,118)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.103/110/135/137,161)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.86/137,161)
Strap mount
(p.23)
Card slot
cover (p.29)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.26)
Battery compartment
cover (p.26)
Access lamp (p.30)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.37)
Card slot (p.29)
Card ejection button (p.30)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Image-recording quality (p.60)
37 Large/Fine
38 Large/Normal
47 Medium/Fine
48 Medium/Normal
67 Small/Fine
68 Small/Normal
1 RAW
D Small RAW
White balance (p.71)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U
White
fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color
temperature
Flash exposure
compensation (p.109)
Battery check (p.28)
zx
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount (p.101)
AEB range (p.102)
Flash exposure compensation
amount
Card writing status
bn
(p.109)
<g> ISO speed (p.63)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.177)
<M> Beeper (p.193)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
AF point selection ([ - - - ])
Card full warning (FuLL CF)
Card error warning (Err CF)
No card warning (no CF)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)
Aperture
Metering mode (p.100)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e
ISO speed (p.63)
<0> Monochrome shooting (p.66)
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-----
Shots remaining
Shots remaining
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
White balance
correction (p.74)
AF mode (p.84)
X
One-Shot AF
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AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
Drive mode (p.89)
u Single shooting
o High-speed continuous
shooting
i Low-speed continuous
shooting
j Self-timer (10 sec.)
l Self-timer (2 sec.)
<h> AEB (p.102)
Center-weighted average metering
Viewfinder Information
Focusing screen
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock
warning
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)
AF points
(Superimposed display)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
Flash exposure compensation
amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Card full warning (FuLL CF)
Card error warning (Err CF)
No card warning (no CF)
Spot metering circle
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
Max. burst
<0> Monochrome
shooting
ISO speed
<A> Highlight tone priority
Nomenclature
<g>
ISO speed
White balance
correction
Aperture
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
(p
)
Mode Dial
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.
Camera User Settings
Most camera settings can
be registered under w or
x (p.186).
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control over the result.
d : Program AE (p.92)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.94)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.96)
a : Manual exposure (p.98)
8 : Automatic depth-of-field
AE (p.99)
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter
button. Fully automatic shooting for
specific kinds of subjects.
1: Full Auto (p.48)
C: Creative Auto (p.57)
Image Zone
2 : Portrait (p.51)
3: Landscape (p.52)
4 : Close-up (p.53)
5 : Sports (p.54)
6 : Night Portrait (p.55)
7: Flash Off
.56
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Nomenclature for Kit Lenses
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Nomenclature
Focusing ring (p.88,127)
Hood mount
(p.209, 210)
Filter thread
(front of lens)
(p.209, 210)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)
Lens mount index (p.31)
Focus mode switch (p.31)
Zoom ring (p.32)
Zoom position index (p.32)
Contacts (p.13)
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focus mode switch (p.31)
Hood mount
(p.209, 210)
Filter thread
(front of lens) (p.209, 210)
Zoom ring (p.32)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)
Zoom position index (p.32)
Focusing ring (p.88,127)
Lens mount index (p.31)
Distance scale
Contacts (p.13)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Battery Charger CB-5L
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Power cord
Charge lamp
Power cord socket
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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps and basic
camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap (p.105).
Eyepiece cover
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Recharging the Battery
y
Remove the protective cover.
1
When you remove the battery from
the camera, be sure to reattach the
cover to protect it against short
circuiting.
Attach the battery.
2
Align the battery’s front edge with the
battery charger’s index line. While
pressing down the battery, slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
Battery pack slot index
CG-580
CB-5L
Recharge LevelCharge Lamp
0 - 50%
50 - 75%
75 - 90%
90% or higher
*
The numbers and markings on the batter
charger correspond to the table above.
Blinks once per second
Blinks twice per second
Blinks three times
per second
Lights on
24
To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.
Recharge the battery.
3
For CG-580
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For CB-5L
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp starts blinking in red.
It takes about 100 min. to fully
recharge a completely exhausted
battery.
The time required to recharge the
battery depends on the ambient
temperature and battery’s charge
level.
Recharging the Battery
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually
discharge and lose its power.
After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power
cord or prongs from the power outlet.
You can attach the cover in a different
orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has worn out.
Purchase a new battery.
Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
Battery Pack BP-511A is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with
an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-511A into the camera.
Open the battery compartment
1
cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
Close the cover.
3
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.
Removing the Battery
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting, be sure to
attach the protective cover to the battery.
After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back
further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.
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Turning on the Power
<2> : The camera is turned off and
does not operate. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.
<1> : The camera turns on.
<J> : The camera and <5>
operate (p.37).
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the
sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor
cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the
sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button
halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
If you turn on/off the power switch <1/J>/<2> at a short
interval, the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and
not a problem.
About Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about
1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press
the shutter button halfway (p.35).
You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5 Auto
power off] setting (p.44).
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after
the card finishes recording the image.
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Turning on the Power
Checking the Battery Level
When the power switch is set to <1> or <J>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of four levels:
z : Battery level is OK.
x : Battery level is slightly down,
but adequate power remains.
: Battery will be exhausted
b
soon.
n: Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Temperature
At 23°C / 73°F 800 640
At 0°C / 32°F 680 540
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A, no Live View
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated
in the table.
The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about
75% of the figures in the table for 23°C / 73°F. At 0°C / 32°F, the figures
will be about the same as in the table.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of
possible shots (shorter battery life).
For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.
No Flash 50% Flash Use
[Approx. number of shots]
Shooting Conditions
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Installing and Removing the CF Card
Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards,
either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA)
cards and hard disk-type cards can be used.
Installing the Card
Open the cover.
1
Slide the cover as shown by the
arrow to open it.
Label side
Card ejection button
Shots remaining
The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of
the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
Setting the [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option to [Off] will prevent you
from forgetting to install a card (p.193).
Insert the card.
2
As shown in the illustration, face
the label side toward you and
insert the end with the small holes
into the camera.
If the card is inserted in the wrong
way, it may damage the camera.
X The card ejection button will stick out.
Close the cover.
3
Close the cover and slide it in the
direction shown by the arrow until it
snaps shut.
X When you set the power switch to
<1> or <J>, the number of
remaining shots will be displayed on
the LCD panel.
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Installing and Removing the CF Card
Removing the Card
Open the cover.
1
Set the power switch to <2>.
Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
Access lamp
Remove the card.
2
Press the card ejection button.
X The card will come out.
Close the cover.
Card ejection button
The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when
data is being transferred to the card and when data is being
recorded, read, or erased on the card. While the access lamp is lit
or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage
the image data. It may also damage the card or camera.
• Opening the card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might
not start from 0001 (p.80).
If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove
and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer,
transfer all the images and then format the card. The card may then
return to normal.
When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may
damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards,
hard disk-type cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical
shock. If you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to
vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying
images.
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